United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Service Pilot Badge, By N.s. Meyer Of New York Auction Griffiths subsequently attained the rank

Griffiths subsequently attained the rank of Major and

the armband is in an overall very fine condition

This fez was worn with the field gray uniform for combat operations

The planes were four-engine bombers that were supplied by the United States under Lend-Lease (while at the end of the war both the Royal Air Force as well as the Royal Australian Air Force were willing to continue operating the B-24

United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Service Pilot Badge, By N.s. Meyer Of New York Auction Griffiths subsequently attained the rankIn sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and maker marked with the N. S. Meyer of New York insignia on the reverse, measuring 76. 8 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Glider Pilot, Liaison Pilot, and Service Pilot badges were qualification badges of the United States Army Air Forces issued during the years of the Second World War, to identify a rating in one of three specialized, limited